I have severe aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid aortic valve, can I have the replacement through my groin?
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"While we are very good at doing aortic valve replacements through the groin, this is still not the current strategy for patients under the age of 60. Maybe in the future."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-valve-disease/
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